The Rwanda Development Board (RDB) has announced the renewal of its partnership with French football giant Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) through to 2028. The partnership, originally signed in 2019, has helped …
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Kenya’s Inflation Hits 4.1% in April, Driven by Rising Food and Utility Prices
The inflation rate in Kenya has climbed to 4.1% in April 2025, rising from 3.6% recorded in March. This is according to new data released by the Kenya National Bureau …
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Kenya’s cenbank to lift moratorium on new commercial bank licenses
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has announced that it will lift the moratorium on the licensing of new commercial banks after almost ten years. This decision, set to take …
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Kenya Land Dispute Shakes Tea Industry, Raises New Fears for Foreign Investment
A serious land dispute is currently shaking Kenya’s tea industry, as tension rises between local communities and foreign-owned tea estates in Nandi County. At the heart of the crisis is …
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Tanzania Narrows Current Account Deficit as Export Earnings Surge
DAR ES SALAAM — Tanzania’s current account deficit has dropped significantly to $2.16 billion in the year ending February 2025, down from $2.91 billion in the same period last year, …
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Access Bank Set to Take Over Kenya’s National Bank After Central Bank Approval
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has approved Access Bank Plc, one of Nigeria’s biggest financial institutions, to take full control of the National Bank of Kenya (NBK). This move …
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Ethiopian Economists Urge Transparent Forex Market to Control Rising Inflation
Economists under the Ethiopian Economics Association have advised the government to increase transparency in the foreign exchange market to help reduce the steady fall of the Ethiopian Birr. They warned …
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Ethiopian Government Issues 40 Permits to Foreign Firms in Retail and Trade Sectors
The Ethiopian Investment Commission (EIC) has announced the approval of 40 foreign investment permits in the retail, wholesale, import, and export sectors—sectors that were previously closed to foreign investors. Mr. …
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Audit Report Exposes Forex Losses and Debt Pressure at Ethiopia’s Central Bank
A new audit of the National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) has revealed serious financial troubles, including massive losses in foreign exchange dealings and gold trading, as well as rising government …
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Kenya’s Green Energy Boom: EVs, Hydrogen and Autogas Drive Investment Surge
Kenya is fast becoming one of Africa’s most attractive destinations for clean energy investment, with new figures from the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) showing rapid growth in electric …